The Catholic Education Playbook Show
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Dr. Michael Boyle and Inclusive EducationWatch the Video Here List Item 1
On this episode of the Catholic Education Playbook Show, Dr. Michael Boyle, director of content and partnership development for Inclusion Solutions, joins Shawn and Kimberly to talk about the Catholic approach to inclusive education.
An important topic of conversation throughout the episode is how inclusive education lifts up the entire school community. It celebrates human dignity and uniqueness as created in God’s image. Welcoming students with disabilities prepares all students for real-world interactions and challenges preconceived fears.
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Dale Ahlquist and Chesterton SchoolsWatch the Video Here List Item 2
On this episode, Dale Ahlquist, president of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, join hosts Kimberly Begg and Shawn Peterson to discuss the Chesterton Schools Network’s influence on Catholic education. Inspired by G.K. Chesterton’s joyful and deep faith, the Chesterton model emphasizes classical liberal arts, minimal technology use, and a rich curriculum that includes literature, philosophy, theology, and fine arts, with small class sizes and a focus on community collaboration among the 56 member schools globally.
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Mary Pat Donahue and the 3 Pillars of Catholic FormationWatch the Video Here List Item 3
On this episode, Mary Pat Donoghue, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the USCCB, joins hosts Shawn Peterson and Kimberly Begg to discuss the three pillars of Catholic formation: evangelization, catechesis, and education. Emphasizing the formative role of education from a young age, Catholic education aims to develop the entire person, addressing challenges faced by young people and fostering habits of mind and sacramental imagination. The conversation explores renewal efforts within Catholic education, from reinforcing Catholic identity to addressing the impact of technology on children’s faith.
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Elias Moo on the Renewal of Parochial SchoolsWatch the Video Here List Item 4
On this episode, Elias Moo, the Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Portland, joins us on the show today to talk about the the true purpose of education; how our Catholic schools need to embrace their own traditions and avoid trying to emulate the secular schools; the importance of reclaiming the role of our spiritual fathers in guiding the educational mission; and re-engaging parents as the primary educators of children.
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Jeremiah Poff and the 5 Worst Moments in Education in 2023Watch the Video Here
On this episode, Jeremiah Poff, the Eduction and Culture Reporter at the Washington Examiner, share with us what he sees as the 5 most disrputive things going on in education right now.
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John Clark on Educating God's Children About MarriageWatch the Video Here
On this episode, John Clark, the author of Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage After Years of Failed Leadership, joins us and talks about the primary purpose of marriage; the cultural assault on marriage; the controversy that surronds same-sex blessings and the "Divorce Mandate"; and practical solutions for families and schools to helping make stronger marriages.
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Patrick O'Hearn on the Courtship of theSaintsWatch the Video Here
On this episode, we are joined by the author Patrick O'Hearn. One of the many books Patrick has written is Courtship of the Saints, which is the focus of this episode.
O'Hearn and our hosts discuss the difference between modern dating and courtship; what to look for in a future spouse; and the role of parents as 'vocation directors'.
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Tom Carroll on Saving SoulsWatch the Video Here
On this episode, Tom Carroll, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Boston and the creator of the St. Thomas Moore Teaching Fellowship, joins us.
The interview today centers on the idea of the core purpose of Catholic schools. We argue that it must be the evangelization and salvation of children's souls. Carroll shares the concept that since schools have custody of children for 16,000 hours from preschool through 12th grade, they must firmly embed faith across all academic subjects rather than treating religion as an isolated 50-minute footnote.
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Dr. Christina Moran on the Journey From Secular to Catholic EducationWatch the Video Here
On this episode we are joined by Dr. Christina Moran, the Headmaster of Archangels Academy in Union, Illinois.
During the conversation we talk about the Dr. Christina's journey from secular education to the Catholic system; the "why" behind testing and assessments; the philosophy of classical liberal arts; and the art of servant leadership.
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Corey DeAngelis and Fixing the Problem of the One Size Fits All School SystemsWatch the Video Here
On this episode we are joined by Corey DeAngelis, author of The Parent Revolution. Corey starts it off by talking about what the Covid protocols exposed to parents about what was going on in their children's public schools.
In this conversation we also explore the growing momentum of the school choice movement and the significant benefits that we have seen from states that have bought into the "fund students, not systems" model.